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    Using 教堂 (jiàotáng) to express "church"

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Number + 座 + 教堂

    Explanation

    The noun 教堂 (jiàotáng) means "church" and refers to a building used for Christian worship services. It combines 教 (religion/teaching) and 堂 (hall). For example, 一座教堂 means "a church," using the measure word 座 for buildings.

    Examples

    • 村子里有一座很老的教堂。

      Cūnzi lǐ yǒu yí zuò hěn lǎo de jiàotáng.

      There is a very old church in the village.

    • 每个星期天她都会去教堂。

      Měi ge xīngqītiān tā dōu huì qù jiàotáng.

      She goes to church every Sunday.

    • 这座教堂的建筑风格非常独特。

      Zhè zuò jiàotáng de jiànzhù fēnggé fēicháng dútè.

      The architectural style of this church is very unique.

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